Also known as: Kunene police regional commander
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Windhoek Observer
… and social services minister Dr Esperance Luvindao on Monday officially declared the outbreak over after more than 28 consecutive days without a confirmed cholera case in either the Grootfontein Health District in the Otjozondjupa region or the Opuwo Health District in the Kunene …
Luvindao warns Namibia still not out of cholera dangerNew Era
Auleria Wakudumo Communal farmers in the Kunene region are calling for an urgent review of the government’s human-wildlife conflict offset payment scheme. …
Lions terrorise Kunene …farmers cry foul over payoutsNew Era
… The worst-hit zone, however, remains the northwest operational regions, comprising Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto and Kunene. …
Nored bleeds millions in cable theftThe Namibian
Kunene school without water for five weeks A Five-week water shortage at Orumana Combined School in the Kunene region has triggered a sanitation crisis, disrupting classes and sparking pupil protests. …
‘No water, no education’The Namibian
Namibia’s Kunene region has recorded 2 438 mining rights, highlighting a sharp rise in exploration activity as investors target one of Namibia’s least explored but most prospective mineral provinces, governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has said. …
Kunene mining rights climb to 2 438Namibian Sun
Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has sounded the alarm over rising illegal immigration in the region, revealing that 411 undocumented immigrants were arrested during the year un... …
Kunene deports 401 illegal immigrantsThe Namibian
Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has urged regional leaders to address growing social challenges, warning that unresolved issues could undermine development efforts in the region. …
Kunene governor calls for urgent action on social ills facing regionThe Namibian
The fate of the Kunene region’s state of the region address remains uncertain after governor Vipuaakuje Muharukua insisted he will proceed with the address on Tuesday despite the regional council announcing its postponement. …
Kunene address in limboNew Era
Lahja Nashuuta Kunene Regional Council (KRC) employees did not receive their salaries yesterday as government funds reserved for them remain locked by the urban and rural development minister, James Sankwasa. …
Kunene RC salaries unpaidWindhoek Observer
… of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimate that 18.4% of girls in Namibia marry or enter unions before the age of 18, with the highest prevalence recorded in Kavango East and Kavango West, followed by Kunene …
Early childhood marriage continues to trap girls in cycle of povertyThe 2023 Population and Housing Census Mortality Report shows Namibian men have a life expectancy of 64 years at birth, compared to 72.7 years for women. The gap persists across all age groups except those 80 and above, with males accounting for 54.8% of the 20,822 household deaths reported in the 12 months before the census.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2023 Population and Housing Census Mortality Report shows Namibian men have a life expectancy of 64 years at birth, compared to 72.7 years for women. The gap persists across all age groups except those 80 and above, with males accounting for 54.8% of the 20,822 household deaths reported in the 12 months before the census.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A total of 15 civil society organisations have received N$1.2 million in grants to strengthen community rights and advocacy regarding land, wildlife, and natural resource management, awarded under an initiative by IRDNC in partnership with NDT and funded by the European Union.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for children's equal access to education, healthcare and opportunities regardless of where they are born or raised. Census data, however, shows school enrolment varies significantly by region, from 54.3% in Kunene to 82.8% in Kavango East.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited has connected Grootfontein, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb to its 5G network in the second phase of its rollout, which includes 19 new sites across nine regions and additional capacity in Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The expansion is part of MTC's strategy to increase network capacity and reliability as demand for mobile connectivity grows, with funding also being deployed via the Communications Regulatory Authority's Universal Service Fund to extend coverage to underserved areas.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture has partially lifted Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, allowing movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence. The Directorate of Veterinary Services said preliminary findings show the outbreak remains localised in //Kharas Region, and livestock traced to Otjozondjupa tested negative for FMD.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
Prominent Namibian conservationist and Rhino Momma Project founder Jaco Muller died in a gyrocopter crash in Kunene on Saturday while monitoring wildlife and tracking bushfires. Tributes have poured in from colleagues and peers in the conservation community.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency says the N$40 million currently allocated for grain procurement is insufficient to absorb the large quantities farmers have available to sell following this season's harvest, particularly mahangu and maize in the northern regions.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
The ministry of agriculture, water and land reform, with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, Directorate of Veterinary Services, and Namibia National Farmers Union has launched a two-week nationwide outreach campaign starting 21 September to help communal livestock producers south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence meet EU market access requirements, including 90-day residency in Namibia's FMD-free zone and 40 days on a single registered farm before slaughter.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has filled only 23 of 55 social worker positions targeted for recruitment during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite an allocation of over N$19 million. The shortage stems from limited availability of qualified social work graduates and the preference of available social workers for urban placements, leaving rural areas underserved.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's headline annual inflation rate for August reached 5%, up from 3.2% in August 2025, with monthly inflation at 0.6%, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Zone 2 (Khomas Region) recorded the highest annual inflation rate at 5.9%, while Zone 1 recorded the lowest at 4%.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has recorded 122 malaria deaths and 122,612 confirmed cases so far this year, with the government preparing to spray 1.2 million households in malaria-prone regions. The health minister announced that 99,078 cases were contracted locally while 23,354 were imported, and Kavango East region accounts for 30.6% of cases.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Elsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told junior councillors from Namibia's 14 regions at the opening of the fourth Junior National Council that young people must propose new ideas to develop the country and become problem-solvers, particularly on water and sanitation challenges. He urged young Namibians to take meaningful responsibility for issues affecting them including education, jobs, climate change, and access to clean water.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamech Mwanyangapo, a veteran camera operator at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2023 and became a vocal cancer advocate through the Lamech Mwanyangapo Cancer Foundation, died on Saturday at age 61. NBC leadership paid tribute to him as a dedicated professional, compassionate colleague, and valued team member.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
According to UNICEF, 47.2% of Namibians still practise open defecation, rising to 70.9% in rural communities, a sanitation gap linked to wider inequalities in access to basic services. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said inadequate water and sanitation directly affects children's ability to live, learn and develop with dignity.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare has opened the Fourth Junior National Council session in Windhoek, bringing together 42 young Namibians from all 14 regions to deliberate on universal water and sanitation access. The session runs from 31 August to 3 September and focuses on developing practical solutions to the country's water and sanitation challenges.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Prime Minister announced N$40 million in government funding to purchase grains directly from local millers through the Agricultural Marketing and Trading Agency, addressing post-harvest losses and market access challenges faced by Namibian grain farmers.
27 August 2026 · New Era →
Geological scientists have called on Namibia to intensify exploration of its largely untapped mineral wealth and create more local value from extracted resources. They identified uranium, lithium, rare earth elements and copper as minerals with significant potential for economic growth, noting that Namibia remains underexplored despite its long mining history.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts light thundershowers for Wednesday across parts of Kunene, Erongo, Khomas, Hardap and //Kharas regions, including interior and coastal areas. Motorists are urged to exercise caution as conditions may reduce visibility and make roads slippery.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
A new girls' hostel accommodating 90 pupils and a sick bay were handed over to Chief Dawid Khamuxab Primary School at farm Seringkop, with the regional education director noting that lack of hostel accommodation after Grade 7 has contributed to pupils dropping out when they move to Outjo for secondary education.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An Electricity Control Board audit of Namibia's electricity distribution infrastructure found that most regions have poor infrastructure, with //Kharas, Hardap and Omaheke facing high risk of continued non-compliance. Only Khomas and Otjozondjupa regions were classified as satisfactory.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is participating in Expo Huila 2026 in Lubango, Angola, to identify investment, trade, and agricultural partnerships and learn from Angola's approach to local production. Governors from Namibia's five northern regions are meeting with Angolan counterparts at a scheduled business forum to identify specific trade and business opportunities.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu led a delegation including five regional governors to the month-long Huila Expo in Lubango, Angola's oldest multi-sector trade fair in the south, which coincides with the annual Festivities of "Our Lady of the Mountain".
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Pupils from rural areas make up about 66% of teenage pregnancies in Namibia, and rural young mothers are significantly less likely to return to school than their urban peers, according to a Ministry of Education report. Pupil pregnancy rates declined from 1.97% in 2022 to 1.34% in 2024, while the proportion of pupil mothers returning to school rose to 53.9% in 2024.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Palms for Life Fund, partnering with the President's office division of marginalized communities, has launched the Healthy Communities Programme, which invites community-based youth groups to submit proposals for projects combining environmental improvement with activities promoting healthy lifestyles and sobriety. The initiative will support 10 community projects and use community service to encourage young people to engage in improving their surroundings while creating alternatives to harmful alcohol use.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Poachers have killed 18 rhinos in Namibia this year, including 13 in protected areas and five on commercial farms, according to figures released by the Namibian Sun.
19 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Kavango West education directorate has recorded four child marriage cases over the past two years, including a 2024 attempt by a mother to remove a girl from school to marry an older man. Education director Pontianus Musore said schools are regularly sensitised on child marriage and encouraged to report cases to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, though some cases go unreported due to cultural practices and poverty.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kunene is emerging as Namibia's next mining frontier, with 2,438 mineral rights and applications as of 24 June, but questions arise about whether the region's regulatory systems are prepared for the level of mineral development interest and investor competition now directed toward the area.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Cuba on water harvesting and distribution, with technical expertise to develop canals, tunnels and other infrastructure to move floodwater from regions prone to flooding to water-scarce areas across nine regions.
16 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →